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Five jolly children's joke books
By Fiona McKim on 15/03/2013 13:00:00
Have a good old fashioned chuckle with these rib-tickling reads
Horrid Henry's Hilariously Horrid Joke Book by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross (Orion, £4.99)Lovable rogue Henry offers young readers one joke for every day of the year in chapters themed around seasonal events including New Year and Hallowe'en. Chortle-worthy content ranges from ...
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Bright and breezy reads for the spring
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/02/2011 14:40:32
Hurry along the spring with our selection of sensational reads
Chick by Ed Vere (Puffin, £7.99)A sunny (and funny) pop-up book about a wide-eyed chick with an arresting cheep. Sure to grab the attention of little hands.
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Five great books for Starting School
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/09/2010 15:06:29
Five fabulous books to boost your child's confidence and familiarise her with the new school routine
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £5.99)First published in 1990, this classic picture book by well-loved husband and wife team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is filled with eager young pupils learning all the new and exciting rituals
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Nick Sharratt's All-Time Favourite Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 23/11/2011 15:32:24
The well-loved illustrator of Tracy Beaker picks his personal top five
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)"A gigantic success with good reason – belongs on every child's bookshelf. Brilliant". The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Ed Vere's top five children's books
By Fiona McKim on 22/11/2012 17:44:13
The Banana!, The Getaway and Five Dinosaurs Jumping On The Bed author picks his favourite children's reads
The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake (Puffin, £5.99)Using ‘clever tricks’ the Enormous Crocodile is on the lookout for lunch... a plump and juicy little child! Will he get to carry out his dastardly deed or will he be foiled
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Lydia Monk's top five children's books
By Fiona McKim on 22/11/2012 17:55:59
Author and illustrator of Aaaarrgghh, Spider! picks her favourite reads
The Baby’s Catalogue by Janet & Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £4.99)Babies just love looking at other babies, and this wonderful book captures all the things they recognise from their own little everyday worlds, making it absolutely perfect for word
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May/June Half-term events for Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:50:30
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
wonders of the seashore. Touch a real tusk, discover why a puffin’s egg can’t roll off a cliff, and more at Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum, Glasgow. A Palace Fit For A Queen June 4, 5 Renaissance fashions, a royal procession, court dancing and a
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Wildlife spots in Britain
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 13:22:06
Seals, bats, foxes or deer – discover the UK's beautiful animals in their own habitat
: 01507 526667 visit www.lincstrust.org.uk5. Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire You can see puffins, guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes at this coastal beauty spot and RSPB sanctuary. On a calm day, you might also spot porpoises in the water. Tel: 01262 851179
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Brilliant festive picture books to create the perfect Christmas!
By Junior on 11/11/2011 10:19:06
Our selection of brand new and classic picture books that celebrate the festive season
The Snowman Sound Book by Raymond Briggs (Puffin, £6.99)So powerful were Briggs’ illustrations and so evocative was the music in the animated film that it is easy to forget that this classic children’s story is told only in pictures. Here, Briggs
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Storybook heroes No12: Charlie Bucket
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/11/2012 10:58:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
crazies, Charlie shines like a beacon of sanity, good sense and normality.* When compared to the gross greed of spoilt brat, Verruca Salt, anyone can appear in a good light...Charlie And The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is published by Puffin.
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